Korean Acorn Jelly Salad (Dotorimuk)

 

Discover the magic of Korean cuisine with our recipe book! Try the irresistible Dotorimuk, a classic acorn jelly salad. With vibrant colors and blended textures, this dish is visually stunning and delicious. Let's explore the art of making this Korean delicacy.

 

 

Ingredients:

 

To create the perfect Dotorimuk salad, you will need the following ingredients:

 

Acorn Jelly:

 

• 1 cup of acorn jelly powder
• 4 cups of water

 

Salad Base:

 

• 1 cup of cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 cup of carrots, julienned
• 1 cup of bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), thinly sliced
• 1 cup of lettuce, shredded
• 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved

 

Seasoning Sauce:

 

• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 teaspoon of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
• Salt and pepper to your own taste

 

Garnish:

 

• 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, finely chopped

 

 

Instructions:

 

Let's prepare the Dotorimuk salad by following these steps.

 

Acorn Jelly Preparation:

 

1. Boil 4 cups of water in saucepan.
2. Add acorn jelly powder gradually while stirring to prevent lumps.
3. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes until thickened.
4. After thickening, chill the mixture in a rectangular container for 2 hours until solid.
5. Cut the set jelly into cubes and set aside.

 

Salad Base Preparation:

 

1. Mix cucumber, carrots, bell peppers, lettuce, and cherry tomatoes in a bowl.
2. Gently toss vegetables evenly.

 

Seasoning Sauce Preparation:

 

1. Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, flakes, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Taste and adjust seasoning sauce to taste.

 

Assembling the Salad:

 

1. Put salad in bowl.
2. Add cubed acorn jelly evenly on salad base.
3. Drizzle seasoning over salad and toss to coat.

 

Garnishing and Serving:

 

1. Top the salad with sesame seeds and green onions for more flavor and appeal.
2. Chill and savor the Dotorimuk salad's delightful mix.

 

 

Tips:

 

• Pan-fry acorn jelly before adding to salad for better taste.
• Try different veggies and proteins like eggs, mushrooms, or chicken in your salad.
• Adjust or omit red pepper flakes based on spice preference.

 

 

Great job! Your Korean Acorn Jelly Salad, Dotorimuk, is a refreshing and nutritious dish that highlights the beauty of Korean cuisine. Its colorful presentation, diverse textures, and enticing flavors truly make it a delight. "Experience the wonders of Korean cooking with this salad - perfect as an appetizer or a side dish. Perfect for novices or adventurous food enthusiasts." Join us as we discover more Korean delicacies!